Little Li's Dagger Translation

[Moinllieon]

Good stuff Meh, good show, very good show. Try not to make it look so easy and good, you are making the rest of us looking bad. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

[willow on the wind]

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meh-
again, thanks...
the reason i've never read one in engish b4 is b/c i just now started looking for them on the internet-
i've tried a few others ever since i started reading this translation, but they don't really interest me-
ever since i saw ekin cheng's portrayal of li tan huan on chor lau heung 2000, i really fell for this amazing character-
this is actually my dad's favorite story-
we've seen like 3 or 4 different movie versions of this story- none are as engrossing as yr translation-
...thanks again- keep up the good work

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[Meh]

I can't thank for all your compliments.

I originally wanted to put off more translations until later, but I figured I shouldn't leave the readers hanging. The excitement does die down a bit after Chapter 14, though.

Good thing I just got some new CDs. Nice new music to sooth me during the translations. I especially like Di San Tian(Third Day) by Xie Yu Qiu, Yue Liang Tou Zhe Ku(The Moon Secretly Cries) by He Jing, and Wo Bu Shi Tian Shi(I'm Not an Angel) by Na Ying.

Moin: Thanks for your post. If I ever wanted a break from translating, I'll use that as my excuse. <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">

willow wind: Yes. That's the spirit. All translations suck except for mine. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> Just kidding.

I bet now you know why this is your dad's favorite book, eh? I can't imagine how good his works would be if Gu Long weren't so lazy.

Chapter 14: Somethings Can't Be Explained

Lin Xian Er said, “So the Mr. Tian still can’t see that he’s wearing the Golden Thread Vest?”

Tian Qi’s eyes brightened. “So that’s why when brother Muo Yun hit him, he hurt his hand.”

Lin Xian Er said, “I didn’t plan on going back to my room today. But at night, I suddenly remembered that I left something important there. Just as I got back, the Plum Flower Bandit appeared.”

Her beautiful face revealed much fear as she continued, “At that time, I hadn’t seen him yet. I just felt someone behind me. When I turned around, he had already sealed my pressure point.”

Tian Qi said, “If that’s the case, then this person’s lightness kung fu must be fairly good.”

Lin Xian Er sighed. “His movement is like that of a ghost. I didn’t even realize what was going on before he grabbed me. At that time, I thought he must be the Plum Flower Bandit. So I asked, “What do you want? Why don’t you just kill me?”

“What did he say?”

Lin Xian Er bit her teeth, then said, “He didn’t say anything, just laughed sinisterly.”

Tian Qi’s eyes brightened. “So he didn’t say that he’s the Plum Flower Bandit.”

Lin Xian Er said, “He didn’t have to tell me. At that moment, I just wanted to die, but unfortunately, I had no strength. Then suddenly, a shadow appeared before us.”

Tian Qi said, “I bet that person must be our little friend here.”

Lin Xian Er replied. “Yes. It was him.”

She looked at Ah Fei a moment. Her eyes filled with gratitude. “He came so quickly even the Plum Flower Bandit was surprised, who immediately put me down on the ground. Then I heard him ask, “Are you the Plum Flower Bandit?” The Plum Flower Bandit said, “What if I am? What if I’m not? You’re about to die real soon either way.”

Before he finished, needles shot out of his mouth. I was both shocked and terrified. When I saw those needles landed on that gentleman’s chest, I thought he was dead. Yet for some reason, he wasn’t even hurt.”

After that, I just saw a flash of a sword, and the Plum Flower Bandit fell to the ground. His speed was such that I can’t even begin to describe.

When she spoke to this point, everyone stared at that sword on Ah Fei’s waist. No one thought this sword can kill anyone, much less the Plum Flower Bandit!


Tian Qi also stared intently at this sword.

He then smiled. “Looks like you must’ve already been waiting there?”

Ah Fei said, “Correct.”

Tian Qi said, “So when you saw them, you immediately went over and asked if he was the Plum Flower Bandit?”

“Correct.”

Tian Qi smiled. “So do you always hide in the dark, asking every stranger that passes by if he’s the Plum Flower Bandit?”

Ah Fei said, “I don’t have that much spare time.”

Tian Qi asked, “So when you do have that much spare time, what do you ask strangers on a street?”

Ah Fei said, “Why would I ask them anything? What do they have to do with me?”

Tian Qi said with a smile. “See. If you were to ask, you’d say, ‘Who are you?’ For example, a while back you only asked who Mr. Gong Sun was. You didn’t ask if he was the Plum Flower Bandit.”

Ah Fei replied. “I know he’s not the Plum Flower Bandit. Why would I bother asking him?”

Tian Qi started to look serious. He pointed at the corpse and asked, “In that case, why did you ask that person? Could it be that you already know that he’s the Plum Flower Bandit? If you already knew, why bother even asking?”

“Only because someone told me that the Plum Flower Bandit would appear these few days.”

Tian Qi stared intently at Li Xun Huan. “But who told you? Was it the Plum Flower Bandit himself? Or his friends?”

It’s as if he knew Ah Fei would not respond to this question. Actually, just by asking this question, his goal has been reached. He needed no response.

When everyone else heard this, they also can’t help but stare at Li Xun Huan. They all immediately figured that this was all a scheme made by Li Xun Huan and Ah Fei.

Tian Qi immediately walked up in front of a youngster and asked loudly, “Are you the Plum Flower Bandit?”

That youngster became terrified, barely able to speak. “How... how could I be...”

Before he finished, Tian Qi sealed his pressure point. Then he turned around and said, “Hey! I’ve captured another Plum Flower Bandit.”

He continued, “I’m sure everyone would agree it’s not that easy to capture the Plum Flower Bandit, right?”

The crowd burst into laughter. They all started to ask each other jokingly, “Are you the Plum Flower Bandit?”

“Actually, you look more like the Plum Flower Bandit.”

“How come there are more and more Plum Flower Bandit?”

Li Xun Huan suddenly sighed. He said, “Brother. You should just go.”

Ah Fei looked agitated. “Go?”

Li Xun Huan smiled. “With the world-famous venerable Zhao and Seventh Master Tian here, how could an unknown youngster kill the Plum Flower Bandit? No matter what you say, it’s useless.”

Ah Fei squeezed his sword. He said coldly, “I also don’t want to talk to these people. But my sword...”

Li Xun Huan said, “Even if you kill all of them, still no one would believe that you’ve killed the Plum Flower Bandit. Can’t you understand this logic?”

Ah Fei’s bright eyes dimmed. “You’re right. I finally understand. I finally understand...”

Li Xun Huan chuckled. “If you want to be famous, then you better understand this logic. Otherwise, sooner or later, you’d end up like me, becoming the Plum Flower Bandit.”

Ah Fei said, “You point is, if I want to be famous, then I better know how to follow orders, right?”

Li Xun Huan said, “You’re right on the money. If you’ll simply let these ‘heroes’ get all the credit, they’ll proclaim you a youngster with a great future. Then after you wait ten or twenty years, when these heroes all die, you’ll become famous.”

Ah Fei just stood there for a while, then suddenly smiled.

He said with a smile. “Looks like I’ll never become famous.”

Li Xun Huan said, “That may not be a bad thing.”

When he saw Ah Fei smile, Li Xun Huan’s smile became much more natural. Their smiles are like a discussing the most interesting story in the world.

Everyone looked at these two people, not knowing what their problem is. Suddenly, Ah Fei flew to Li Xun Huan’s side. He grabbed Li Xun Huan’s hand and said. “Fame is no big deal. But since we met today, we really should at least have a drink.”

Li Xun Huan said, “Normally, I would never turn down wine. But today...”

Tian Qi said, “Today, unfortunately, he can’t make it.”

Ah Fei became serious and spoke coldly, “Says who!”

Tian Qi waved his hand. Two muscular man came in. One said, “Seventh Master Tian said so. His words must be obeyed!”

The other one said, “Whoever disobeys his orders must die!”

Although these people look like servants, the speed in which they came in showed that they have excellent kung fu.

While they spoke, two steel saber turned into two flying rainbow. Carrying a powerful wind, the saber came. One left one right. One up one down. Cutting like lightning at Ah Fei’s shoulders.

Ah Fei just stared at them coldly while they made their attack, and looked like he didn’t even move. Suddenly, there was a flash. And then another flash. Then came two loud screams. Two sabers went up into midair. Then both man’s left hand grabbed their right hand. Their expressions filled with pain. Blood poured out of their palms.

Yet Ah Fei’s sword is still on his waist. No one saw how he pulled out the sword. But everyone saw that the sword now has blood stains.

What an incredibly fast sword!

Tian Qi’s smile also disappeared.

Ah Fei said calmly. “Seventh Master Tian’s words are orders. Unfortunately, my sword doesn’t listen to orders. It only kills people.”

The two man showed incredibly looks of shock on their faces. They retreated a few steps before rushing back out the door. Swords might not be able to give orders, but sometimes, they’re more effective than anyone’s orders.

[Meh]

Ah Fei grabbed Li Xun Huan’s hand. “Let’s go. Let’s go drink some wine. I won’t believe that there are still people who’d dare block us.

Before Li Xun Huan can speak, Long Xiao4 Yun asked, “If you want him to leave, why don’t you unseal his pressure point?”

Ah Fei’s mouth twitched. At this moment, Li Xun Huan’s heart pounded. He suddenly remembered the events that day...

That day, Ah Fei captured Hong Han Min and left him for Li Xun Huan.

That day, Li Xun Huan thought it was weird. Why didn’t Ah Fei just seal his pressure point? Now he realized everything!

This youngster’s sword might be without equal, but he doesn’t know about pressure point sealing!

Li Xun Huan’s heart dropped. But his expression remain unchanged. With a smile, he said, “Today I don’t have the money to invite you!”

Ah Fei thought for a moment, then said one word at a time. “I’ll invite you.”

Li Xun Huan said, “I will never drink wine not bought with my own money.”

Ah Fei stared at him. His cold face suddenly showed a hint of sadness.

He also knows that Li Xun Huan doesn’t want him to get in any danger.

Because if he can’t unseal Li Xun Huan’s pressure point, he can only carry Li Xun Huan out. If he carried Li Xun Huan out, then they might not make it.

Tian Qi’s eyes lit up again. He looked at their expressions, then said with a smile. “Li Xun Huan really is a true man. You’ll never drag others down with you. Little friend. You should go now.”

Li Xun Huan knows that this old fox saw Ah Fei’s weakness. He immediately said, “You really don’t have to lure him. He’s not going to fall for it. Besides, even carrying me, you people might not be able to defeat him.”

He continued. “Besides, you know that I won’t go with him. If I were to go with him today, then I’ll never have any chance to clear my name.”

These words are obviously for Ah Fei.

Ah Fei stood there for a while, then said, “If they say you’re the Plum Flower Bandit, then you must be the Plum Flower Bandit, right?”

Li Xun Huan laughed. “Some people’s words are no different from a loud fart.”

Ah Fei said, “Then why do you care if they’re just farting?”

He suddenly turned and picked up Li Xun Huan, carrying him on his back. At this moment, Tian Qi moved. Only to see the shadow of the staff, shooting at the eleven big pressure points of Ah Fei’s chest. If his staff even touch Ah Fei’s body slightly, then Ah Fei would never have another chance of moving!

Ah Fei did not pull out his sword!

He’s just like Li Xun Huan. If he pulls out his sword, then it must draw blood.

Yet at this moment, he is not absolutely certain that he can injure Tian Qi.

Everyone looked at the shadow of Tian Qi’s staff. Tian Qi’s staff pressure sealing ability is one of the best in the martial world, yet he can’t seem to control this youngster.

Zhao Zheng Yi said, “Killing the Plum Flower Bandit is of the highest honor. Why would anyone miss this chance?”

Before he finished, seven people drew their weapons. All aiming towards Li Xun Huan. Lin Xian Er hurried towards Long Xiao4 Yun and said, “Fourth brother. Why don’t you stop them?”

Long Xiao4 Yun said, “You mean you can’t see that my pressure point has been sealed?”

At this moment they heard a loud noise. Three people fell to the ground.

Ah Fei finally drew his sword!

He might not be able to hurt Tian Qi, but if others want to die, he can only kill them. The blood came out of the brightness of the sword. Li Xun Huan’s coat now filled with blood.

Every single weapon disappeared. All except for Tian Qi’s short staff, which like a snake still attacks endlessly at Ah Fei’s pressure points.

Lin Xian Er suddenly sighed and said, “Venerable Zhao really is a true gentleman. He would not win with numbers!”

Zhao Zheng Yi’s eyes suddenly lit up. Then said, “But against the likes of Plum Flower Bandit, it’s useless to obey Martial world rules!”

He grabbed a long spear by his side. Then attacked directly at Li Xun Huan back.

It seems that his reputation isn’t totally baseless. Zhao Zheng Yi’s move is quite impressive.


As both the staff and the spear are longer than Ah Fei’s short sword, he’s already at a huge disadvantage. Not to mention there’s a person on his back.

Tian Qi originally wanted to use his advantage in weapon length to beat this youngster. Yet he always misses at the last moment, for some reason.

After many rounds, he suddenly found that this youngster had not attacked even once. But his steps are amazing. Just as he was about to seal Ah Fei’s pressure point, Ah Fei seems to mysteriously escape.

Tian Qi is quite knowledgeable in martial arts. Yet he just can’t figure out where this youngster’s steps come from.

Suddenly, he thought of an idea. Tian Qi smiled. “Little friend. Why don’t you just put him down. Otherwise, before he can drag you down, you’d have dragged him down.”

Ah Fei bit his teeth. “If you want me to put him down, then why are you still attacking me?”

Tian Qi immediately withdrew his staff, then retreated a few steps. Zhao Zheng Yi’s spear also stopped midway and turned around.

Ah Fei didn’t even bother to look at them as he put Li Xun Huan down on a chair. Li Xun Huan’s face is all red. Yet he still did his best to control himself, forcing himself not to cough. He’s afraid that his cough would affect Ah Fei’s concentration.

Ah Fei looked at Li Xun Huan. Then he turned around, looking at Zhao Zheng Yi and said, “I only regret one thing. Last time, why didn’t I kill you!”

While he spoke, his sword came out.

This sword’s speed is beyond description. How could Zhao Zheng Yi possibly dodge it? Just as he’s about to spill blood, someone outside said, “Praise be to Buddha.” As he spoke, a shadow from the outside came in. By the time he said the second word, that shadow is already behind Ah Fei. Ah Fei originally was about to strike, but he suddenly turned his sword the opposite way, striking that shadow.

After a loud sound, the sword struck the shadow, which turned out to be Monk’s beads.

The sword still vibrates, but Ah Fei remains motionless.

It’s dawn now.

[Meh]

In the morning sunlight, six monks in grey clothes came into the all. The first with white eyebrows, but his face still looks sharp. His eyes shine bright.


He opened his hands. And those beads returned to his hands.

After getting over the shock, Zhao Zheng Yi gathered himself. Then bowed in front of this white-brow monk. “I didn’t know reverend you are coming. I’m sorry I wasn’t able to greet you outside.”

The white-brow monk just smiled. His eyes focused on Ah Fei’s face. Then said, “Your sword is quite fast.”

Ah Fei said, “If my sword wasn’t fast, I’m afraid that you’d arrive just in time to help me find the directions to the underworld.”

The white-brow monk said, “I simply did not want to see more deaths. That’s why I made my move. Although your sword is fast, but it’s still not as fast as the Buddha’s eyes.”

Ah Fei said, “But are your beads also faster than Buddha’s eyes? If I were to die from your beads, then wouldn’t there also be another death?”

Zhao Zheng Yi said, “How dare you speak to a Reverend Shaolin elder like that?”

The white-brow monk just smiled. “No matter. This youngster’s mouth is quite a sharp sword.”

Lin Xian Er suddenly said with a smile. “Since Reverend Xin Mei let you go, hurry and leave now.”

Zhao Zheng Yi said coldly, “I’m afraid he no longer has the chance to leave!”

Ah Fei said, “Really? Do you think you can block my path?”

While he spoke, he had already walked out the door.

Zhao Zheng Yi’s expression changed. He said, “Reverend...”

Tian Qi hurried up and responded, “Elder Xin Mei is very forgiving. He’s just a youngster. Let him go.”

Xin Mei then said seriously. “I came after receiving a letter from the head of Shaolin, saying that a Shaolin disciple Qin Zhong is gravely injured. So I can as soon as I could.

Zhao Zheng Yi sighed. Then stared at Li Xun Huan. “Unfortunately, Reverend came a bit too late.”

It’s quite bright now outside. People are beginning to wonder around the streets. Ah Fei just walked on the snow. Although his steps are light, his heart is heavy.

Then he heard a voice. “Wait up! Wait up!”

This voice is crisp and beautiful. Ah Fei didn’t have to look back to know who’s behind him.

This is because everyone has now stopped walking and talking, instead just staring like idiots at someone behind him.

Ah Fei did not turn around. He just kept on walking.

But then he smelled a sweet fragrance from behind his back. The fragrance extremely enchanting. He could not help but turn back.

Lin Xian Er is just as beautiful and alluring as ever.

Ah Fei’s eyes are still as cold as the snow.

Lin Xian Er lowered her head, her face all red. “I came to apologize. I...”

Ah Fei said, “You have nothing to apologize for.”

Lin Xian Er bit her teeth a bit. “But those people are so wrong. And so impolite.”

Ah Fei said, “That has nothing to do with you.”

Lin Xian Er said, “But you saved me. How could I...”

Ah Fei said, “I saved you. I didn’t save them. I didn’t save you for you to apologize for them.”

He then asked, “What else do you want to say?”

Lin Xian Er became speechless. She has never met anyone quite like this. She had always thought that even frozen mountains would melt in front of her.

Ah Fei said. “Goodbye.”

He turned around and began to walk again. But after a few steps, Lin Xian Er suddenly yelled, “Hold on a minute. I have more things to tell you.”

Ah Fei said, “There’s no need.”

Lin Xian Er then said, “But... what if something happens to Li Xun Huan? Who would I tell?”

Ah Fei turned around and said, “Do you know of the Shen’s little inn on the west side?”

Lin Xian Er said, “Don’t forget. I’ve been living in this town for six years.”


“That’s where I’ll be. Before nightfall, I won’t leave.”

Lin Xian Er asked, “And when night comes?”

Ah Fei looked at the sky for a long time. Then said, “Don’t forget. Li Xun Huan’s my friend. I don’t have many friends. As for a friend like Li Xun Huan, it’s impossible to find another one like him. So if he were to die, this world would become incredibly uninteresting.”

Lin Xian Er sighed. “I knew you’re still planning on rescuing him. But do you realize that no matter how good a friend is, he’s still not worth as much as your own life.”

Ah Fei looked down at Lin Xian Er, staring at her intently in the eyes. Then he said slowly and clearly, “I sincerely hope you never ever say this sort of thing again. This time, I’ll just pretend that I didn’t hear you!”

End of Chapter 14

[mtv]

Thank you Meh for the wonderful translation.

I'm new to this forum and from Malaysia and i am very into the Wuxia thing. I have been searching high and low for the translation and thanks God for what you did! <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

I'm have to admit that I can't read chinese and what you did really help us non-chinese reader who always wanted to read those GL novels.

Keep up the good work.

[TigerWong]

Great job, Meh!!

The action may die down a bit but it'll definitely pick up in the 2nd half of the book. You're translating pretty fast. Hopefully, you will make it that far before passing out! <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

They rarely show the 2nd part (which I think is the best part) in the adaptations, so I'm sure many people will appreciate reading it.

Keep up the good work!

[Meh]

Don't worry about me burning out, TigerWong. I'll be vacationing in one week. Woohoo!!!! Unfortunately, it also means that I will stop translating for at least 2 1/2 weeks. If you want, feel free to take over for this time.

Chapter 15: True Love

After snowing for so many days, sunlight finally reappeared today.

Yet sunlight did not reach this particular room. Li Xun Huan did not despair. He knows that many places on Earth never see the sunlight.

Besides, he’s already very familiar with despair.

He’s not sure exactly what Tian, Zhao, and the others will do to him. He’s too lazy to think of such things. Right now, Tian Qi is taking the Shaolin monks to see Qin Xiao Yi and his son. They simply threw him into this storage room. However, Long Xiao4 Yun didn’t say a thing.

Li Xun Huan doesn’t blame Long Xiao4 Yun.

Long Xiao4 Yun has his reasons. Besides, he can’t do anything anyway.

Now, Li Xun Huan can only hope Ah Fei would not come back and try to save him. He knows that although Ah Fei’s sword is fast, his martial arts has many holes. If he meets up with the likes of Tian Qi and Reverend Xin Mei, and his sword doesn’t draw blood with the first strike, then his sword would probably never draw blood again!

In just three more years, Ah Fei would be able to cover his weaknesses. At that time, he would be invincible.

So he must live for another three years.

The floor is very wet. Li Xun Huan coughed again. He only wish that he could drink some wine.

Yet now, even this wish is beyond his reach. If someone else was in this position, that person would probably cry.

But Li Xun Huan laughed instead. He thought that some of the things in this world are quite funny.

This used to be his house. Everything here used to be his. Yet now everyone thinks he’s a thief, locking him in this little room like a dog. Who would’ve thought?

The door suddenly opened.

Perhaps Zhao Zheng Yi can’t even wait this short a while, and decided to kill him now?

Yet Li Xun Huan immediately found out that it’s not Zhao Zheng Yi. He smelled excellent wine. And saw a hand holding the wine bottle.

This hand is quite small, covering the wrist is a bright red sleeve.

Li Xun Huan said, “Xiao3 Yun, Is that you?”


The red child came in giggling. He held the bottle with both hands and smelled the wine. Then said with a bright smile, “I know you really want a drink, right?”

Li Xun Huan also smiled. “Since you know that I really want wine, you brought me some, right?”

The red child nodded. He poured some wine into a cup, then put it in front of Li Xun Huan’s face. Just as Li Xun Huan opened this mouth, the red child withdrew his hand. He then spoke with a smile, “You have to guess what kind of wine this is before I let you drink it.”

LI Xun Huan closed his eyes. He took a deep breath, then said. “This is an old Zhu Ye Qing. It’s my favorite wine. If I can’t even smell this type of wine, then I truly deserve to die.”

The red child smiled. “No wonder people all say Little Li Tan Hua is an expert on women and wine. But if you really want to drink this wine, then you better answer a question.”

“What’s the question?”

The bright smile from the red child’s face disappeared quickly.

He stared at Li Xun Huan and asked, “What exactly is your relationship with my mother? Does she like you a lot?”

Li Xun Huan’s face also changed. He just said, “Is this really something you should ask?”

The red child answered, “Why can’t a child ask about his mother?”

Li Xun Huan said in an angry tone. “You should realize that your mother loves your father wholeheartedly. How could you think otherwise?”

The red child laughed coldly. “Do you think you can hide this from me? Stop dreaming.”

He bit his teeth. “When mother heard what happened to you, she just closed the door and cried secretly in her room. Even when I almost died, she didn’t cry like this. I’m asking you now. Why?”

Li Xun Huan’s heart dropped. It’s as if he just became a pile a mud, being stepped on by passing people. After a long time, he finally regained his composure. “I’ll tell you this right now. You can question anyone. But never your mother. That’s because she has nothing to hide. Now you can take your wine and go.”

The red child stared at him. “This wine is for you. How could I take it back?”

He suddenly poured the whole cup on Li Xun Huan’s face.

Li Xun Huan didn’t move. He didn’t even look at the red child’s face. Instead he just said, “You’re just a kid. I don’t blame you.”

The red child laughed coldly. “Even if I weren’t a kid, what can you do to me?”

He suddenly pulled out a dagger, which he waved in front of Li Xun Huan’s face. “Do you see this dagger clearly? This is your dagger. She said that if I have this dagger, you’ll protect me. But can you protect me now? You can’t even protect yourself.”

Li Xun Huan sighed. “You’re right. Dagger is for killing anyway, not for protection.”

The red child’s face turned all white. He said venomously, “You crippled me. Now I want you to experience the same pain. You...”

Suddenly someone yelled outside. “Xiao3 Yun? Is that you inside?”

This voice is warm and enchanting. Yet when Li Xun Huan and the red child heard this, their faces immediately changed. The red child immediately hid the dagger, his face regaining that innocent smile. “Mom. I’m in here. I brought some wine for Uncle Li. But when mom you yelled, it scared me. Look, you got me to spill all this wine on Uncle Li’s face.”

As he spoke, Lin Shi Yin arrived at the door. Her beautiful eyes now all red, filled with sadness.

Yet when she saw the red child, she immediately regained her warmness. “Your Uncle Li doesn’t want to drink wine right now. You should be resting in bed right now. Come on.”

The red child said, “Uncle Li isn’t really guilty, is he? How come we won’t try to save him?”

Lin Shi Yin said softly, “A child should not say such things. Go to sleep.”

The red child turned and looked at Li Xun Huan. “Uncle Li. I need to go now. Tomorrow I’ll bring more wine for you.”

As Li Xun Huan looked at that child’s innocent smile, cold sweat poured down his face.

Then he heard Lin Shi Yin sigh. “I was originally afraid that he might try to hurt you. But now... now I don’t worry anymore. Although he has made some mistakes, he’s still a good boy.”

Li Xun Huan could only smile along.

Lin Shi Yin didn’t look at him. After a long time, she said, “You used to at least keep your promises. Why did you change?”

Li Xun Huan felt as if his throat had been stuffed, preventing him from saying anything.

“You promised me not to see Lin Xian Er. Yet they found you in Lin Xian Er’s room.”

Li Xun Huan laughed. He doesn’t even know himself why he laughed, but he did laugh. Looking at his own feet, he said, “I remember that this shack was built only about fifteen or so years ago.”

“Yes.”

“Yet now this room is already old. The window is broken. There’s a hole on the roof. This shows that ten years is indeed a long time. If a room can changed, how come people can’t?”

Lin Shi Yin squeezed her own hand, then asked, “Since... since when did you became a liar?”

Li Xun Huan said, “I’ve always been a liar. It’s just that I’m much more experienced now.”

Li Xun Huan still kept smiling. His goal has been reached.

He wanted to hurt her. Hurt her so she’ll leave. He can’t drag down others with him. So he must be heartless to hurt those he loves.

Because these are the people he cares for the most.

Hurting them is like hurting himself. Although he smile on the surface, his heart is already broken.

He closed his eyes so tears won’t come out. By the time he opened them again, he found that Lin Shi Yin is still right in front of him, staring into his eyes.

“Why..why are you still here?”

Lin Shi Yin said, “I just want to make sure. Are you... are you really the Plum Flower Bandit?”

Li Xun Huan burst into laughter. “Am I the Plum Flower Bandit? You ask if I’m the Plum Flower Bandit...”

Lin Shi Yin said, “Although I don’t believe it, I still want you to tell me yourself.”

Li Xun Huan kept on laughing. “If you don’t believe so, why do you ask? If I’m a liar, then why bother asking me? If I can lie to you once, I can lie to you a hundred times! A thousand times!”

Lin Shi Yin’s face became more and more pale. Her whole body shaking.

After a long time, she said, “I’ll let you go. I don’t care if you’re the Plum Flower Bandit. I’ll still let you go. I only hope that you’ll never come back this time!”

Li Xun Huan said loudly, “Stop! How can you do this? Do you think I’ll run away like a dog? What kind of a person do you think I am?”

Lin Shi Yin ignored him, and instead went over to unseal his pressure point.

At this moment, someone said, “Shi Yin. What do you think you’re doing?”

This is Long Xiao4 Yun’s voice.

Lin Shi Yin turned around and stared at Long Xiao4 Yun. She spoke one word at a time. “You don’t know what I’m trying to do?”

Long Xiao4 Yun’s face changed. “But...”

Lin Shi Yin said, “But what? You’re suppose to be the one to do this! Did you forget all the things he did for us? Did you forget the past? Are you going to watch him die like this?”

Long Xiao Yun squeezed his own hands. Then he started to hit his own chest. “I don’t have the courage. I’m afraid. I’m a coward. But why don’t you think a minute. How can we do this? If we let him go, do you think they’d let us go?”

Lin Shi Yin looked at him, as if looking at a stranger. She took a few steps backward. “You’ve changed. You’ve also changed... You weren’t like this before!”

Long Xiao Yun sighed. “You’re right. I’ve changed. Because I now have a wife, a son. No matter what I do, I have to think of them first.”

Before he finished, she cried. Nothing in this world can move a mother more than her child.

Long Xiao4 Yun kneeled in front of Li Xun Huan, his face full of tears. “Brother. I’ve failed you. I can only seek forgiveness.”

Li Xun Huan said, “Forgive you? I don’t know what you’re talking about. I’ve said it before. None of this is your fault. If I wanted to leave, I could’ve done so already. I wouldn’t need you to save me.”

[Goofy]

I have run out words of praise!!

Good job, Meh. Keep on. this must be one of the best works from GL. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/catroar.gif" border="0">

[TigerWong]

Meh: Nah, I don't have the dedication to do long translations. That's why I admire people like you who spend so much time on it. <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"> 'Sides, I'm busy reading Ming Geem Fung Lau and planning my move to San Francisco.

[TigerWong]

I might as well finish off the rest of the paragraph for you. <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"> I speak Cantonese rather than Mandarin, so I tried to re-use some of your names to keep it consistent but there were a few new names that you might wanna correct.

He was still staring at his own feet, because he really couldn't bear to look at them. He was afraid he would not be able to control his tears.

Long XiaoYun said: "Brother, I know well of your hardships, but I can guarantee that they would not kill you. You only need to see Sum Wu Dai Tze and then you'll be fine."

Li XunHuan wrinkled his brows: "Sum Wu Dai Tze? Could it be that they are planning to send me to Shaolin?"

Long XiaoYun said: "That's right. Cheun Zhung Suer was Sum Wu Dai Tze's beloved disciple. Sum Wu Dai Tze would also not carelessly accuse an innocent man. Besides, senior Bak Heal Seng is at Shaolin right now, he will definitely help you find justice.".

Li XunHuan did not say a word. Because he had just spotted Tian Qi.

Tian Qi was staring at him, snickering.

In that brief moment when Tian Qi appeared, Lin ShiYin restored her composure, nodded slightly towards him, and slowly walked out.

The evening wind cuts to the bone. She took two steps, and suddenly said: "Yun Yue, come on out.".

The red child slipped out from behind the building and smiled: "Mom, I couldn't sleep, so......therefore.....".

Lin ShiYin said: "Therefore you led them here. Am I right?".

The red child laughed and rushed over. He suddenly saw the gloomy complexion on his mother's face, and stopped running, bowing his head.

Lin ShiYin watched him quietly. This was her precious child, her flesh and blood. A few teardrops fell from her eyes.

After a long time, she let out a sad sigh, raised her face towards the heavens, and said: "Why is it that hatred is so much more harder to forget than kindness....."

[willow on the wind]

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yay!!!!
two chapters in one day! thanks!
.... i noticed the time listed on yr posts- did u spend all night translating them? wow...thanks 4 the effort-

when u go on vacation, have fun!! but come back soon! <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"> please!

this is getting really exciting...can't wait to see what happens next...

continue on...

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[TigerWong]

Actually, we're only halfway through chapter 15. I only helped Meh finish the rest of the paragraph. <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

[Trinie]

Thanks so much Meh and Tiger! This must be one of Gu Long's best novels. I have always been interested in this story. Too bad my Chinese isn't good enough or I will help you guys out with the translating since I have time now. Keep up the good work! Have a nice vacation Meh!

[Meh]

Sorry dear readers. I am temporarily going to translating this book now. I was going to finish Chapter 15 before going on vacation, but even that looks to be impossible. I'll be busy with some other things.

Don't bother to check for updates until September. Even then, updates will be sporatic, as I will be back in school again. Again, I thank you for reading this translation.

Hope you all have a great rest of the summer. <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

[mtv]

Originally posted by Meh:
<STRONG>Sorry dear readers. I am temporarily going to translating this book now. I was going to finish Chapter 15 before going on vacation, but even that looks to be impossible. I'll be busy with some other things.

Don't bother to check for updates until September. Even then, updates will be sporatic, as I will be back in school again. Again, I thank you for reading this translation.

Hope you all have a great rest of the summer. <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

Thank you Meh,

Do take your time when you're free. <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">
because your own matter is more important!

I wish I could help but unfortunately...

[Lucy]

G o Meh! <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> Well done in translating a story that long!
Thanks to Tiger for telling me the url of this place, hehe, so far I've only read one chapter but I'll gradually finish reading it cos it's so interesting!
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Thank you Meh! Thanks

[mtv]

Does the whole Little Li's Dagger related to Gow Yuet Ying Fay (Eagles Flying in September) and in turn continued on to the Books of Weapon?

[TigerWong]

Yes, Gow Yuet Ying Fei is one of the sequels to "Little Li's Flying Dagger". It is about Lee Cham Foon's only student, Yip Hoi.

There are many other sequels too. Some of them are Bien Sing Long Tze (which is the first one after Little Li's Flying Dagger) and Tien Ngai, Ming Yuet, Dao.

Although some references are made to certain characters/events in "Little Li's Flying Dagger", in terms of plotline, the 7 Weapons series have nothing to do with it. It just shows that the 7 Weapons series took place during/immediately after "Little Li's Flying Dagger".

[TigerWong]

Meh: I translated the rest of Chapter 15. With almost 90 chapters, I figured you'd need all the help you can get! <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"> And I don't want to leave it hanging mid-chapter. Hope you don't mind.


Tie ChuanJia clenched his fists and paced back and forth within the temple grounds. After who knows how long, the fire went out but nobody went to replenish the firewood.

A Fei just sat there quietly, not moving.

Tie ChuanJia said angrily: I'd already guessed that even if you killed the Plum Flower Bandit, those "dai haps" wouldn't go along with it. If a pack of wild dogs saw a fat piece of meat, how can they be willing to give it up?

A Fei: You did advise me, but I still went, because I had to!

Tie ChuanJia sighed: Luckily you went, otherwise you might not have recognized these "dai haps" true faces.

He suddenly turned around and stared at A Fei: You really didn't get to see my Master?

A Fei: No.

Tie ChuanJia watched the extinguished bonfire and started to space out, mumbling to himself: I wonder how he's doing...

A Fei: He never wished for others to worry about him.

Tie ChuanJia laughed loosely: That's right. Even though those "dai haps" view him as a thorn in the side, a nail in the eyes [OUCH!], not a single one of them would dare to move one of his fingers.

A Fei: Mmm.

Tie ChuanJia looked outside the doorway: The sky is light, I need to depart.

A Fei: Fine.

Tie ChuanJia: If you happen to see my Master, say - "If Tie ChuanJia is able to solve his own problems, he will definitely return to look for him.".

A Fei: Fine.

Tie ChuanJia looked at his thin face, grasped his fist and said: Farewell.

Although there was a caring sentiment in his eyes, he turned his head, and walked out without glancing back.

A Fei still didn't move, but within his pair of strong, shining pupils, there suddenly appeared to be a bit of moisture.

A Fei shut his eyes, as if to go to sleep, but a teardrop escaped from the corner of his eye, like a cold dew drop in a field.

He did not tell Tie ChuanJia of his encounter with Li XunHuan, because he didn't want to watch Tie ChuanJia go stake his life for Li XunHuan, he will go stake his own life for Li XunHuan!

What is the price of one life when it comes to friendship?


After a period of time, the morning sun casted a person's shadow across the area, the long dark shadow advanced to cover A Fei's face.

A Fei did not open his eyes, he only asked: It's you? Do you have any news?

This youth's intuition was better than a wild animal's. The one who came in was Lin XianEr: It's good news.

Good news?

A Fei was hard pressed to believe that there was still good news in this world.

Lin XianEr: Although he is still not free at the moment, at least he will not be in any danger.

A Fei: Oh?

Lin XianEr: Because Tian Qi and those guys can only go along with Reverend XinMei's proposal to send him off to Shaolin. Shaolin's Abbot XinHu has always been fair. And I also hear that Bai XiaoSheng is there. If these two men can't clear his name, then no one can.

A Fei: Who is Bai XiaoSheng?

Lin XianEr giggled: This person is the world's number one knowledgable person, there is nothing he doesn't know. It is also said that only he can determine whether a Plum Flower Bandit is the real deal or not.

A Fei was silent for a moment. Then he suddenly opened his eyes and stared at Lin XianEr: Do you know which is the most despicable type of person in this world?

Lin XianEr smiled: Would it be like Zhao ZhengYi, that type of Fake Gentleman?

A Fei: A Fake Gentleman is worth hating, but a know-it-all is the most despicable.

Lin XianEr: A know-it-all? Are you referring to Bai XiaoSheng?

A Fei: That's right. This type of person thinks highly of himself. He thinks of himself as very intelligent, that theres nothing he does not know. On his one word alone, he can seal another man's fate, but how much can he truly know?

Lin XianEr: But everyone says...

A Fei laughed coldly: It is only because everyone says there is nothing he doesn't know that, in the end, he winds up fooling himself, and believes that there is nothing he doesn't know.

A Fei continued: I'd rather put my trust in someone who doesn't know a thing.

If a person wants others to have a good impression of him, the best method is to first let others know that he likes himself. Lin XianEr has used this method a number of times.

But this time she didn't use it successfully. A Fei watched the snow fall outside the doorway for a long time, then asked: When are they preparing to move out?

Lin XianEr: Tomorrow morning.

A Fei: Why are they waiting until tomorrow?

Lin XianEr: Because tonight they are giving a welcoming dinner for Reverend XinMei.

A Fei quickly turned his head, and looked at her with bright eyes: There is no reason other than this?

Lin XianEr: Why does there have to be another reason?

A Fei: Reverend XinMei would not delay a day just for a meal.

Lin XianEr shifted her eyes: Although he would not stay because of a meal, he must do so because tonight there will also be another special guest.

A Fei: Who?

Lin XianEr: TieDi Xian Sheng [Mr. Iron Flute].

A Fei: TieDi Xian Sheng? Who is he?

Lin XianEr's eyes widened and appeared very startled: You don't even know who TieDi Xian Sheng is?

A Fei: Why must I know who he is?

Lin XianEr sighed: Because even if TieDi Xian Sheng is not THE most reputable person in today's martial world, he is not far from it.

A Fei: Oh.

Lin XianEr: It is rumored that this person's martial arts is high and not any lesser than the leaders of the Seven Major Sects [Here we go with the 7 major sects again...].

At the same time she was speaking, she was watching for a reaction on A Fei's face.

But once again, A Fei disappointed her.

His face did not appear frightened at all. On the contrary, he laughed: So, they invited this TieDi Xian Sheng to take care of me.

Lin XianEr lowered her eyes: Reverend XinMei always plans things very carefully. He's afraid...

A Fei: He's afraid I will go rescue Li XunHuan, so he got TieDi Xian Sheng to be a bodyguard.

Lin XianEr: Even if they didn't look for him, TieDi Xian Sheng still must come.

A Fei: Why?

Lin XianEr: Because it seems that his beloved concubine died at the hands of the Plum Flower Bandit.

A Fei: Therefore, they will finish dinner before heading out.

Lin XianEr thought for a moment: Or maybe...

A Fei: Or maybe they will never head out.

Lin XianEr: Why?

A Fei: If my wife died at someone else's hands, I would not allow him to live long enough to get to Shaolin.

Lin XianEr changed expression: Are you afraid that once TieDi Xian Sheng arrives, he will move against Li XunHuan?

A Fei: Mmm.

Lin XianEr paused for a second, and sighed: That's right. This is a possibility. TieDi Xian Sheng never let's others persuade him, if he was set on attacking, even Reverend XinMei may not be able to stop him.

A Fei: You have finished saying everything. You may leave.

Lin XianEr: But are you planning to rescue Li XunHuan before TieDi Xian Sheng arrives?

A Fei: Whatever I'm planning, it's none of your concern. Bye.

Lin XianEr: But depending on your one person's strength, there is no way you can rescue him!

She continued on: I know that your martial arts is very high, but Tian Qi and Zhao ZhengYi are also not weak. Furthermore, Reverend XinMei is Shaolin's 2nd ranked master, his inner power is pure....

A Fei stared at her coldly, not saying a word.

Lin XianEr gasped for breath: XingYun Manor can be said to contain an assembly of masters, if you want to go perform a rescue, thats....thats......

A Fei suddenly said: That's crazy. Right?

Lin XianEr lowered her head, not daring to look at his eyes.

A Fei laughed and laughed: Everyone can occasionally be a bit crazy, sometimes that is not necessarily a bad thing.

Lin XianEr bowed her head: I understand your meaning.

A Fei: Oh.

Lin XianEr: Because no one is expecting you to dare strike in broad daylight, their defenses won't be very tight. And besides, last night was very busy. They could be sleeping past noon...

A Fei: You've already spoken way too much.

Lin XianEr: Fine, I'll shut up. But you...you should still be careful, in the event something happens, don't forget that there is still someone in XingYun Manor who owes you a life.


A Fei waited across from XingYun Manor for an hour.

He is crouched there, like he's outside a mouse hole, not a single movement from head to toe, just a pair of sharp cat-eyes.

The wind cutted across his body, cold like a knife.

But he did not care one bit. When he was ten, in order to catch a fox, he waited on top of snow without moving for two hours.

That time he endured, because of hunger. If he didn't get that fox, it was possible he would starve! In order to survive, it is not difficult for a man to endure hardship.

But for a person to endure hardship in order that someone else can survive is not an easy thing. Very few people can pull this off.

At this time a person staggered out from XingYun Manor. Even though he was very far, A Fei could still make out that this person was a freckled man.

He naturally didn't figure that this freckled man was Lin XianEr's father, he only saw that he was a high ranking servant of XingYun Manor.

Because an ordinary servant would not be so arrogant - and if one is not a servant, he would also not be this arrogant.

Although this man's belly was not full of envy, it was full of wine.

Right now he was staggering over to the teahouse to do some heavy-duty boasting. Who knew that when he reached the street corner, he suddenly discovered that a sword was pointing at his throat.

A Fei did not like to use a sword on this type of person, but using a sword to speak was more effective than using one's tongue. He coldly said: I ask one thing, you answer one thing. If you can't answer, I'll kill you. If you answer incorrectly, I'll also kill you. Do you understand? [Wow, not a lot of options... <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">]

Freckled Lin wanted to nod his head, but was afraid of getting stabbed by the sword. He wanted to say something, but nothing came out. The wine in his belly had changed into cold sweat.

A Fei: I ask you, Is Li XunHuan still inside the manor?

Freckled Lin: Yes...

His lips trembled a few times before he could get this word out.

A Fei: Where?

Freckled Lin: In the firewood......firewood shed.

A Fei: Lead me there!

Freckled Lin became terrified: How could I lead you there....I don't....I don't have the means.....

A Fei: You can definitely think of a way.

He suddenly moved his sword, and with a "chi" sound, the blade of the sword stabbed into the wall.

A Fei's stare penetrated inside Freckled Lin's veins, and coldly said: You can definitely think of a way, is that right?

Freckled Lin's teeth clattered: Yes....yes.....

A Fei: Good, turn around and walk straight back inside. Don't forget I'm right behind you.

Since this wasn't the first time Freckled Lin has brought a friend here, when A Fei followed behind him, the doormen did not take much notice.

The firewood shed was not far from the kitchen, but the kitchen was very far from the Master's room. Because a gentleman is far from the kitchen, and the former master of XingYun Manor was a true gentleman.

Freckled Lin took the shortcut to the firewood shed and did not bump into anyone. Even if he was discovered, they would just think that he was going to the kitchen to steal some food and wine.

Within a lonely courtyard was a lonely building. Outside the broken door was a strong padlock.

Freckled Lin: Master....master Li is locked inside this building. Sir, you...

A Fei stared at him: I don't think you would dare lie to me.

Freckled Lin laughed: How can this servant dare to tell a lie, how can I dare to risk my own head to play a joke.

A Fei: Very well.

After saying these two words, he extended his hand and knocked the freckled man unconscious onto the floor. He ran over and with one leg, he kicked open the door.

End of Chapter 15